SideWinder APT targets maritime and nuclear sectors with enhanced toolset

The APT group SideWinder targets maritime and logistics companies across South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Kaspersky researchers warn that the APT group SideWinder (also known as Razor Tiger, Rattlesnake, and T-APT-04) is targeting maritime, logistics, nuclear, telecom, and IT sectors across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. SideWinder (also […]

March 11, 2025
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North Korea-linked APT Moonstone used Qilin ransomware in limited attacks

Microsoft researchers reported that North Korea-linked APT tracked as Moonstone Sleet has employed the Qilin ransomware in limited attacks. Microsoft observed a North Korea-linked APT group, tracked as Moonstone Sleet, deploying Qilin ransomware in limited attacks since February 2025. The APT group uses Qilin ransomware after previously using custom ransomware. “Moonstone Sleet has previously exclusively […]

March 10, 2025
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Unmasking GrassCall Campaign: The APT Behind Job Recruitment Cyber Scams

Table of content: Introduction Overview of Threat actor. Infection Chain. Attack tactics & Approach: Impersonating a Fake Company: Phishing Communication: Malicious Software Deployment: Infection Chain Technical Analysis of GrassCall.exe: Analysis of Rhadamanthys malware TTPs: Preventive measures: IoCs & Detections in Seqrite: Introduction: The “GrassCall” malware campaign represents an advanced social engineering attack carried out by […]

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March 6, 2025
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Chinese Lotus Blossom APT targets multiple sectors with Sagerunex backdoor

China-linked Lotus Blossom APT targets governments and industries in Asian countries with new Sagerunex backdoor variants. Talos researchers linked China-backed Lotus Blossom APT (also known as Elise and Esile) to multiple campaigns targeting organizations in sectors such as government, manufacturing, telecommunications and media with the Sagerunex backdoor. The victims of the attacks are in the […]

March 6, 2025
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China-linked APT Silk Typhoon targets IT Supply Chain

Microsoft warns that China-backed APT Silk Typhoon linked to US Treasury hack, is now targeting global IT supply chains, using IT firms to spy and move laterally. Microsoft reported that China-linked APT group Silk Typhoon has shifted tactics to target IT solutions like remote management tools and cloud apps for initial access. Silk Typhoon is […]

March 6, 2025
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CISA maintains stance on Russian cyber threats despite policy shift

US CISA confirms no change in defense against Russian cyber threats despite the Trump administration’s pause on offensive operations. US CISA stated there is no change in defending against Russian cyber threats, despite the Trump administration’s temporary pause on offensive cyber operations. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has recently ordered US Cyber Command to pause […]

March 4, 2025
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